29 March 1786

Winslow, Isaac, 1709-1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses difficulties relating to their lime business. Mentions dealings with a Captain Hall, as well as a possible upcoming visit from Mr. Samuel Winslow.

GLC02437.09148

2 October 1795

Cony, Daniel, fl. 1777-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the Waldo Patent and the Plymouth company.

GLC02437.06533

3 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Knox [incomplete]

Writes that he is not a good correspondent and this lack "of duty on my part however does not arise from a want of affection." Mentions that a vessel escaped him a few days ago and the situation "mortifies me not alittle." Gives him some business advice and it would "be extreme folly to pursue further." Advises him to clear his debts. Watermarked with crest over "G R."

GLC02437.10253

9 October 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson Knox

A lengthy letter detailing business Henry Jackson Knox (Knox's son) needs to attend to while Knox is gone. The business mainly involves taking care of the mills. Knox notes he has been disappointed with the production of the mills and provides a list of reasons of what he believes are the causes. Written from Montpelier (Thomaston, Maine).

GLC02437.07759

30 May 1803

Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that he has sent, via Captain [Edward] Kelleran, a shipment of lime and lumber. Reports on several other shipments he is making, including one containing letters for Knox, but he has enclosed some letters as well (not present).

GLC02437.07801

1 June 1803

Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to his father that he has sent several ships loaded with lime and lumber and they are on their way. Provides Knox with news about his estate, including the fact that "old Wilson" has abandoned his post without warning and has fled west. Mentions that he is frequently in need of small sums of money for house-related expenses, and he has had to draw on Knox's accounts to acquire this money. Has gotten some from his mother, and some from [Thomas] Vose, but hopes Knox will send some money as well.

GLC02437.07804

10 June 1803

Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports on recent shipments and sales of lime and lumber. Discusses problems he is having overseeing mill operation due to the dryness of the weather. Expects a shipment of rum, sugar and coffee. Mentions some financial transactions, and asks Knox to send him some small locks.

GLC02437.07807

2 July 1803

Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that Captain [Edward] Kelleran has, on board his vessel, a shipment of lime from the Knox estate. As he understands from his father's letters to his mother, their lime is not selling well in Boston. He therefore has asked Kelleran to stop at Portland and try to sell their lime there.

GLC02437.07809

25 October 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Writes to his wife about his financial difficulties. Also discusses his plans for travel. Mentions news of the "continental war" commencing with [Napoleon] Bonaparte at its helm. Reports on several other matters pertaining to business associates and social acquaintances.

GLC02437.07976

12 November 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Does not yet know the exact day he will set out to return to Thomaston. Must wait for the arrival of Colonel [likely Israel] Thorndike to negotiate a deal. Will send his son [Henry Jackson Knox] home with money to pay the workmen.

GLC02437.07982

15 November 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Regrets that he cannot travel to see his wife right now because of business matters he must attend to in Boston. Discusses business with Mr. [John] Gleason and Mr. [Israel] Thorndike. Hopes to arrive home the day before Thanksgiving.

GLC02437.07983

17 March 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Discusses business endeavors. Considers the imminent conclusion of the war in Europe and the "immense success of [Napoleon] Bonaparte," and how these factors may affect land prices and other areas key to his finances. Also mentions his hopes that Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran will arrive shortly. Wishes he was at home with Lucy, and sends his love to the children.

GLC02437.08016

8 May 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Knox discusses family matters while at his estate, Montpelier. Expected Lucy to travel to Montpelier, but she decided not to come because of their daughter Lucy's "indisposition." Describes preparing a "pair of partridges- a fine salmon- and an abundant dish of sweet breads" for her anticipated arrival. Declares, "Our mutual affection is the most valued object of my existence- My children the next." Discusses the upcoming legislative assembly, a recent town meeting, financial matters, etc. Relates that he gave their son Henry "60 thousand feet of boards... as a foundation whereon to…

GLC02437.10344

6 July 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Jennison

Discusses various business in the Maine lands, including a theft.

GLC02437.06456

19 April 1803

Jones, Thomas K., fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by Thomas K. Jones & Co. Agrees to furnish Knox a further financial acceptance on the property he has consigned to the firm if Knox has the occasion to draw on them for one thousand dollars.

GLC02437.07797

circa 1770-1804

Autograph note

Title: [Letter fragment] [in French]

Discusses some sort of business involving Mr. William Bingham.

GLC02437.08092

circa 1798

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses how she has not heard from her sons in a while and since being apart from them for more than two years, feels like a stranger to them. Also discusses some business matters.

GLC02437.08224

1783-1815

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Memorandum on a copper mine]

Lists costs associated with a copper mine. Includes £6,000 is capital. If 100 tons of ore are extracted at £80 per ton, Knox excepts an annual profit of £2,720. In Knox's hand.

GLC02437.08433

25 April 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he has received any letters from Henry Jackson as he is waiting for a reply from him.

GLC02437.06402

3 June 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Bingham

Discusses business related to an upcoming trip of Knox's to Maine. Also informs Bingham that he hopes to be in Boston soon. Last page may or may not be a continuation of the first two and is noted as written to Bingham.

GLC02437.06434

June 4, 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses their business relating to the Maine lands

GLC02437.06435

15 June 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear that Knox has arrived as far as Boston, Massachusetts safely and discusses business. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06441

18 August 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land business and mentions an overflowing river that has done quite a bit of damage to the property along its banks. Mentions Knox's upcoming trip to Boston.

GLC02437.06494

20 August 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the status of his business.

GLC02437.06496

27 August 1795

Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Assures Knox that the work will be done and that his business will be taken care of.

GLC02437.06501